SYDNEY - NEW SOUTH WALES
The Sydney Royal Easter Show is held each year at Easter time in the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush Bay, and includes carnival shows, rodeo, stunts, races, competitions, fashion shows, food stalls, and a showcase of new and popular products.
DATE: 20 March - 2 April 2008

Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race: Danger and Death at Sea
The danger-fraught Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race starts at Sydney Harbour on Boxing Day, December 26, and finishes in Hobart, Tasmania.

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
Usually held in February and early March, the festival embraces a broad spectrum of activities and culminating in a massive evening parade and an all-night party.
DATE: 2 February - 3 March 2008


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TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND
The Reef & Rainforest Carnivale, a celebration of the tropical north for 10 days includes gourmet food & wine, art
exhibitions, sporting events, masquerade parties, family fun days and much more. Centered in Port Douglas and
surrounds, it is the perfect reason for taking that holiday in the tropical north of Queensland. DATE: 23 May - 1 June 2008

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WHITSUNDAYS
The Whitsundays Reef Festival is a great event encompassing and showcasing all aspects of the Whitsundays' lifestyle - including carnivals, fireworks, food, wine, comedy, live music, theatre, fashions and fun for the kids!
DATE: 13 - 16 Nov 2008

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GOLD COAST - QUEENSLAND
'Indy Go' is the catch-cry for the Lexmark Indy 300 on the Gold Coast. Nothing will compare to being in Surfers
Paradise when the Indy racers roar through the streets in October every year. DATE 23-26 October 2008

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MELBOURNE - VICTORIA
One of the four Grand Slams, the Australian Open attracts the world's top tennis players each January to one of
the world's premier tennis venues, Melbourne Park. The atmosphere is wondrously exhilarating.
DATES: 14 - 27 January 2008

Melbourne's Spring Racing Carnival is held annually in October and November. The gem of this racing and social
festival is the Melbourne Cup, Australia's most renowned thoroughbred event, on the first Tuesday each November
DATE: 2008 to be announced

The Melbourne International Film Festival from the end of July to mid August has been an ambassador for film to
Melburnians. Now the largest film festival in the southern hemisphere, the event attracts more than 150,000 to its
19 day film extravaganza. The festival presents an annual showcase of outstanding filmmaking from all around the
world. DATE: 25 July 10 August

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ADELAIDE - SOUTH AUSTRALIA
The Adelaide Festival of Arts is an arts festival held biennially in South Australian capital of Adelaide. One of the
world's greatest celebrations of the arts, it is internationally renowned and the pre-eminent cultural event in
Australia. Begun in 1960, the Adelaide Festival is held in the autumnal month of March of every even-numbered year. It is
actually comprised of several events, but overall features include opera, theatre, dance, classical and contemporary music, cabaret, and new media.
DATE 29 February - 16 March 2008

The Royal Adelaide Show is South Australia's biggest annual event run by the Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia. Experiences run the whole gamut from carnival rides, exhibitions and attractions to exquisite handicraft, cookery and wide variety of champion livestock and animals. DATE: 7 - 15 SEPTEMBER 2008

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PERTH - WESTERN AUSTRALIA
The  Perth Festival Western Australia's premier cultural event, the festival features performances from all areas of the artistic spectrum, as well as offering a comprehensive world cinema program. It has developed a worldwide reputation for innovative development. 8 February -2 March 2008

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MARGARET RIVER REGION - WESTERN AUSTRALIA
The annual Margaret River Wine Region Festival, mid November. Partake in four days of wine, food and music bliss, a feast for all senses. Taste the Margaret River Wine Regions superb wine, delicious produce and cuisine at a selection of 65 events over four days. Many events are matched with music for all tempos or combine a display of art works from regional artisans. The events match the best of wine, food, produce and live entertainment for all tastes and tempos.
DATE: May 2 - 5 2008

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CANBERRA - AUSTRALIAN CAPITOL TERRITORY
The Canberra Floriade, an annual flower festival redolent with the scents, sounds and sights of the Canberra spring, is held from around the middle of September to around the middle of October. More than 1.47 million bulbs and annuals erupt on cue for Floriade, which is Canberra’s gift to the people of Australia. Floriade also includes a full entertainment program with performances, activities, workshops and exhibitions. Several visits are recommended to fully enjoy all the festival has to offer. DATE: 13 September - 12 October 2008

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DARWIN - NORTHERN TERRITORY
Experience Darwin’s fantastic outdoor lifestyle and warm, tropical days and nights at a unique festival celebrating Darwin and its multicultural flavour and Asian connections. The Darwin Festival, a vibrant arts and cultural event, is held over 18 days in the last 2 and half weeks of August every year. The Darwin Festival program is distinctly flavoured with Indigenous, Asian and multicultural events, and presents a diverse and colourful program encompassing theatre, music, dance, visual arts, comedy, film, workshops and free community events in a tropical, outdoor venue.
DATE 14 - 31 August 2008

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HOBART - TASMANIA
It’s the thrill of exotic fast cars competing under the toughest conditions.  Over six days of Targa Tasmania, the world’s best touring, sports and GT cars compete in competitive stages on
the Island’s toughest roads. They travel more than 2,000 kilometres (1200 miles) to challenge the best in their
category.  Each year up to 300 of the world's finest cars and drivers compete on Tasmania's scenic routes and mountain
passes DATE: 15 - 20 April 2008


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